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B8 KKB

1989 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,232 mi
Last recorded104,232 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Porsche 91183,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KKB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,232 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 104,232 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 103,974 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack pipes leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner body showing signs of corrosion.

plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,239 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 103,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,499 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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B8 KKB is a 1989 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 83,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 KKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 KKB is a 1989 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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